Jets name Moore their Walter Payton Man of the Year
Jets guard Brandon Moore walks off the field following practice at the Atlantic Health Training Facility. (June 13, 2012) Credit: Joe Epstein
Right guard Brandon Moore has been named the Jets’ 2012 Walter Payton Man of the Year.
The award is given annually to an NFL player who demonstrates a commitment to community service as well as overall excellence on the field. Tight end Dustin Keller was the team’s choice in 2011.
Here’s a list of past winners:
2001 – Kevin Mawae
2002 – Mo Lewis
2003 – Marvin Jones
2004 – Kareem McKenzie
2005 – Kevin Mawae
2006 – Chad Pennington
2007 – Jerricho Cotchery
2008 – Tony Richardson
2009 – D’Brickashaw Ferguson
2010 – Tony Richardson
Each NFL team identifies a local Man of the Year and three finalists are selected from the groups of 32. Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year last season.
